Alfred Cortot

Classical music, Musical Artist

1877 – 1962

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Who was Alfred Cortot?

Alfred Denis Cortot was a Franco-Swiss pianist and conductor. He is one of the most renowned 20th-century classical musicians, especially valued for his poetic insight in Romantic period piano works, particularly those of Chopin and Schumann.

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Born
Sep 26, 1877
Nyon
Also known as
  • Cortot, Alfred
Nationality
  • France
Profession
Education
  • Conservatoire de Paris
Died
Jun 15, 1962
Lausanne

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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